Sr. Manager, SW Eng Omnium

Northern Trust Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust Corp. in Chicago seeks a Sr. Manager, SW Eng Omnium to guide technology strategy, architecture, and modernization within the HFS Applications team.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, set roadmaps, and mentor engineers to deliver scalable software solutions in a regulated financial services environment. The role requires strong C++ development in UNIX, experience with microservices, NoSQL, cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile methods, plus leadership and stakeholder

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience leading technology teams and delivering complex applications.
• Strong C++ in UNIX environments with IPC knowledge.
• Experience with open-source technologies, NoSQL, microservices, cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the strategic roadmap for HFS Applications.
• Partner with business and technology teams to deliver scalable software solutions.
• Lead cross-functional technology initiatives and drive execution.
• Promote modern engineering practices across C++, UNIX, microservices, NoSQL, cloud-native development, and CI/CD.
• Ensure compliance with audit, change-control, data-security, and technology governance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, performance and reliability.
• Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management and career development.
• Establish priorities, manage resources, and support budget planning.

Skills

C++

UNIX

IPC sockets

NoSQL

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Financial markets knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About Northern TrustAs a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.We are seeking an experienced Sr. Manager, SW Eng Omnium to join our HFS Applications team, helping drive technology strategy, application development, and modernization. This role combines technical leadership, business partnership, and people management within a complex financial services environment.Major Duties:Help define and execute the strategic roadmap for HFS Applications.Partner with business and technology teams to deliver effective and scalable software solutions.Lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives and drive successful execution.Promote modern engineering practices across C++, UNIX, microservices, NoSQL, cloud-native development, and CI/CD.Ensure compliance with audit, change-control, data-security, and technology governance requirements.Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and application performance.Lead, coach, and develop team members through performance management, career development, and hands-on guidance.Establish priorities, manage resources, and support budget planning.Knowledge & Skills:Strong C++ development experience in UNIX environments, including knowledge of IPC mechanisms such as sockets, shared memory, and semaphores.Experience with open-source technologies, NoSQL databases, microservices, cloud-native development, CI/CD, and Agile methodologies.Understanding of financial markets and financial instruments.Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.Demonstrated leadership and organizational capabilities, with the ability to navigate change and ambiguity.Experience & Education:Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience a related technical discipline required.Relevant experience leading technology teams and delivering complex application-development initiatives.Salary Range:$137,400 - 233,600 USDSalary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.Work AuthorizationApplicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).Working with UsAs a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.Reasonable AccommodationNorthern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [e-mail], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.